I’ll admit … as a change expert and licensed therapist, I’m biased! I believe any opportunity not taken to grow is a lost opportunity. The New Year is one of the best times to take the leap toward a better life and better relationships.

Let me share 7 Crucial Reasons to Take New Year Resolutions Seriously this and every year.

I recently found myself bragging about my marriage to a friend at a party. Actually, it was a “mutual bragging” as we shared about our spouses and the qualities we valued in our marriages.

At one point, I nudged my friend and jokingly said, “Yeah, next year we’ll hear the other is getting a divorce!” We both laughed! You know the laugh – “Ha ha ha! That would never happen! Never!” But my joking comment begged the question,